Things to do in Egypt
Tours Giza Pyramids220 optionsValley of the Kings Tour166 optionsLuxor Aswan Nile Cruises44 optionsNile Cruise Cairo51 optionsSharm El Sheikh Snorkeling Tour22 optionsAswan Unfinished Obelisk26 optionsHot Air Balloon in Luxor21 optionsHurghada to Pyramids10 optionsHurghada Safari11 optionsSharm to Pyramids10 optionsHurghada Day Trips8 optionsDiving Trips Hurghada41 options
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Private Cairo Airport Transfer to Downtown | Air-Conditioned CarYou’ll get picked up right outside Cairo Airport by an English-speaking driver holding your name sign. Enjoy a private, air-conditioned ride straight to your downtown hotel—no hassle, no waiting in taxi lines.
Private Felucca Sailing Cairo: 1-Hour Nile River Tour With LunchA 1-hour private felucca sailing tour on the Nile River in Cairo includes hotel pickup, a skilled captain, and a local Egyptian lunch (if selected at checkout). You board the traditional wooden sailing boat at the downtown pier, relax as the captain navigates the river, and return to your hotel by private car. The boat is yours alone, with no other passengers sharing the experience.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private boat to yourself rather than sharing with other travelers, and prefer hotel pickup over meeting at a dock.
Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show in Luxor: Private EveningA private Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple in Luxor uses colored lights, projections and recorded narration to tell the histories of Egypt's greatest Pharaohs across the temple's columns and courtyards. Hotel pickup and return are included, along with an air-conditioned vehicle and all taxes. Entry fees are optional at checkout.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Karnak Temple at night when the crowds have left and the lights make the scale of the place impossible to miss—the private car means you skip the group gathering points and the shared shuttle wait, so the evening stays yours from pickup onward.
Beginner Scuba Diving in Hurghada: 2 Dive SitesBeginner scuba diving in Hurghada with a private instructor covers two different dive sites in a single eight-hour day. You learn to use the equipment in the water with the instructor at your side the entire time, and the day includes hotel pickup, lunch and bottled water. A marine tax payable in cash is separate.Is it for me?You're diving with a private instructor the entire time, which means the pace and depth stay matched to where you are, not to a group schedule. Pick this if you want to learn at your own speed without the structure of a certification course or the pressure of keeping up with other divers.
Snorkel Marsa Mubarak with Dugongs & Turtles from Marsa AlamThis eight-hour snorkeling activity departs from Marsa Alam with hotel pickup and takes you by speedboat to Marsa Mubarak, where you search for and swim with dugongs for an hour, then snorkel with the Red Sea's largest turtles. A guide briefs you on marine life and safety before you enter the water, lunch is served onboard, and an air-conditioned vehicle returns you to your hotel at the end of the day.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you do not need a car or a way to reach the port—the vehicle collects you and brings you back, so the only thing you arrange is showing up ready to snorkel.
Luxor Temple: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio GuideYou skip the entry line with a mobile QR code, explore Luxor Temple's Great Colonnade and Ramses II statues at your own pace, and follow an English audio guide through three thousand years of Egyptian, Roman, and Christian history. Entry is flexible between 6 AM and 7 PM, with no group timing or fixed schedule—you choose when to go and how long to stay.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Luxor Temple's main monuments—the Great Colonnade, Ramses II statues, and three thousand years of layered history—without arranging a separate ticket line or joining a guided group, since the QR code gets you straight in and the audio guide works on your phone.
Snorkeling Marsa Alam: 3 reef stops with lunch and dolphinsSnorkeling from Marsa Alam takes you by boat to three coral reef sites in Hamata National Park and around Qulaan Islands, with a certified guide, full snorkeling gear, lunch and hotel pickup included. The day runs eight hours: reef dives, time on the islands' white-sand beaches and lagoons, and a final stop on the way back. Dolphins and turtles appear in these waters; the guide briefs you on what to watch for before you board.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit multiple reefs in Hamata National Park with a group following a set itinerary—you'll join other travelers on a shared boat with a guide rather than setting your own route.
Swim with Dolphins at Sataya Reef from Marsa AlamSwim and snorkel with spinner dolphins at Sataya Reef, a Red Sea reef near Marsa Alam, on a 10-hour boat trip with hotel pickup, professional guide, snorkeling equipment, and lunch onboard. The reef is a natural habitat where dolphins hunt and rest, so encounters happen in open water rather than a controlled setting. Pickup from Marsa Alam hotels is included; some distant hotels carry an additional fee.Is it for me?Book this if you want two separate water sessions at the same reef rather than one, giving you better odds of seeing dolphins during their natural hunting and resting hours.
Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple from Luxor: 75-minute immersive experienceA sound and light show at Karnak Temple in Luxor runs 75 minutes across the temple grounds and along the Great Sacred Lake, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and bottled water included. The show recounts the ancient history of one of the world's largest religious temples, built in the 12th dynasty. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and five other languages. Entrance fees are not included.Is it for me?Choose the tour guide option if you want the history and context of what you're watching; pick the driver-only option if you prefer to experience the show at your own pace without narration.
Snorkeling and Introductory Diving: Samadai Reef, Marsa AlamSnorkeling and introductory diving at Samadai Reef in Marsa Alam combines two activities in one day: you spend time at the surface with a mask and fins, then descend under the guidance of a professional instructor to experience the reef from below. Hotel pickup and lunch are included, and the guide speaks English, Italian or German. The sea creature sighting rate is 85 percent.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try diving without committing to a certification course — the introductory dive lets you experience the reef below the surface under close supervision, while the two snorkeling stops give you time to explore at your own pace. The eight-hour structure means both activities fit into a single day without rushing either one.
Snorkeling at Satayh Dolphin Reef from Marsa AlamSnorkeling at Satayh Dolphin Reef is a full-day boat trip from Marsa Alam to a protected Red Sea lagoon where spinner dolphins live year-round in groups of 60–80. You're picked up from your hotel, driven to Hamata Marina 165 km south, and board a boat with a guide who takes you to two snorkeling stops at the reef plus a relaxation break; lunch and snacks are prepared onboard by the chef. The defining trait is the dolphins themselves — this area is their home, and the chance to be in the water where they gather is what sets the day apart from reef snorkeling elsewhere.Is it for me?Book this trip if you want to snorkel in the water where dolphins live rather than hope to spot them from a distance — the reef is their home, and the two dedicated stops give you real time in the water where they gather. The early start and long drive are the trade-off for reaching a protected lagoon most day trips don't access.
Aswan to Abu Simbel Day Trip by Car with Local DriverYou’ll travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel by private car with a local driver who knows every shortcut and story along the way. See ancient temples up close and meet real people in a Nubian Village—this isn’t just another day trip; it feels personal.
Hamata Island snorkeling from Marsa Alam: Three islands, one daySnorkel three islands within Hamata National Park off Marsa Alam, starting from Hamata Port with a boat, guide, snorkeling gear and life vest. The day runs eight hours and includes hotel pickup from Marsa Alam, lunch, and coffee or tea. The guide speaks English, Italian or German depending on the departure you choose.Is it for me?Book this if your group speaks English, Italian or German and wants the guide's commentary on what you're seeing — the language is set at checkout, so everyone in your party hears the same guide. The eight-hour day is long enough for three separate snorkeling stops but short enough to fit around other plans in Marsa Alam.
Egyptian Museum & Felucca Ride Cairo: Guide, lunch, Nile sunsetA full-day tour of Cairo combining the Egyptian Museum—home to over 250,000 artifacts including Tutankhamen's tomb collection—with a traditional felucca sail on the Nile River. A local guide leads the museum portion, lunch at a local restaurant is included, and hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day. The felucca may be replaced with a motorboat if wind conditions require it.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Cairo or Giza without a car and want the museum and the Nile both in one day—the guide, the lunch, and all the transfers mean you show up at your hotel in the morning and the logistics are already solved.
Snorkeling Mahmya Island from Soma Bay: Sabina Reef & lunchSnorkel Sabina Reef on a day trip from Soma Bay Marina with a NASCO Tours guide, boat transfers, full snorkeling gear and lunch included. The guide speaks English, French, German or Arabic. Pickup from your accommodation is included, and you return to Soma Bay by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided snorkel day with meals and gear included; skip it if you plan to visit multiple reefs or need more than one site's worth of underwater time.
Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show: Ancient History After DarkThe Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show is an evening tour in Luxor where you walk through the illuminated temple complex while recorded narration in English recounts the rise and fall of ancient Thebes. Hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transfer, bottled water and an English-speaking representative are included; you choose whether to add the entrance ticket at checkout. The show runs roughly two and a half hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Choose this if you prefer a guided walk with narration over exploring independently—the English commentary and lighting design work together to frame what you're seeing, rather than leaving interpretation to you.
Hurghada Grand Aquarium: Red Sea Marine Life & Underwater TunnelYou get flexible entry to Hurghada Grand Aquarium with access to the underwater tunnel, Red Sea marine exhibits, and interactive displays at your own pace. No guide, no group timing, no rush — you choose how long to spend in each zone. Entrance and taxes are included; the site is wheelchair accessible and designed for families with young children or strollers.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting a self-paced indoor activity in Hurghada without a guide, fixed schedule, or time pressure — families with young children, stroller users, and travelers with mobility needs find it straightforward because the layout is flat and the timing is entirely yours.
Karnak Temple Luxor: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio GuideYou skip the entry queue with a mobile QR code, then explore Karnak Temple on your own schedule with a downloadable English audio guide. Walk through the 134-column Hypostyle Hall, the Sacred Lake, and temple sanctuaries without a fixed itinerary or guide rushing you along. The ticket is valid during all opening hours, so you choose when to arrive and how long to stay.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Karnak Temple without waiting in the entry queue or following a guide's schedule—the mobile QR code and audio guide mean you arrive, walk straight in, and move through the site at whatever pace suits you.
Hamata Island snorkeling day trip from Marsa Alam with lunchA full-day snorkeling trip from Marsa Alam to Hamata Island and two neighboring reefs, with boat transport, a guide in multiple languages, all snorkeling equipment, lunch on board and hotel pickup included. The boat departs around 10 a.m. and returns by late afternoon, stopping at Syal Island, Shawaret Island and Um El Sheikh Island for roughly 45 minutes of snorkeling at each site. Nature reserve taxes are an optional add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book this trip if you want to snorkel multiple reefs in one day without managing the boat schedule, the lunch or the transport — everything is arranged and timed so you just show up and swim.
Snorkel with Dugongs and Turtles in Marsa AlamSnorkel with dugongs and turtles in Marsa Alam on a full-day guided activity that includes three snorkeling sessions, a 25-minute boat ride to Marsa Mubarak, lunch and snacks onboard, and expert guides who prioritize safety and conservation. Children from age 6 are welcome; guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, German and five other languages.Is it for me?The full eight-hour day and three snorkeling sessions demand moderate fitness and comfort in water, so it suits snorkelers who can handle sustained activity and want time to rest between entries rather than a quick half-day trip. Small groups and expert guides mean you move at a pace that keeps animals calm and lets you observe without rushing, which matters if you came for genuine encounters rather than a checklist of sightings.
